Paul Dick (yes, that was his real name) joined circa 1975 as a General Entry from Albury/Wodonga. After Cerberus, spent sometime at Kuttabul as an ETS awaiting sea-posting. Took up a commission in maybe early 80's Left pussers (date unknown) and went to England where he got married, changed his name, and apparently still lives there employed as a computer/IT consultant. If anyone has a contact number or address, I would appreciate it.

If anyone thinks that they may know him - Paul is the guy who in 1976, when swimming with a bunch of other OD's (myself included) at Manly Beach, thought that the water tasted "funny". His remark started a big scare and intense search for 'blind mullet' in the water. (Manly Beach at the time having the alternate notorious name of 'Brown Stain,' to distinguish it from North Steyne & South Steyne). After much looking and scanning of waves and water and interrogation of Paul it turned out that, coming from Albury, he had never swam in the ocean before - only in fresh water like the Murray. That's why he thought the water tasted 'funny'.

Searcher: Alan Donovan | 0402 263 173

12-Apr-10 15:37:28

Oppo being searched for . . .

Full Name:

Michael Bowden

Nickname:

Mick

Rank/Rate:

O/number:

R43XXX

Last Ship:

Entry State:

Approx age:

Searcher: Greg Peake | 0407 638 097

04-Mar-10 14:33:16

Oppo being searched for . . .

Full Name:

Dutchy Schinkel

Nickname:

Dutchy

Rank/Rate:

CPOETC

O/number:

Last Ship:

KUTTABUL 87

Entry State:

NSW

Approx age:

55

FOUND Last heard he posted to Canberra and believe he paid off and went north to Darwin maybe.

Searcher: Doc Rice | 07-54838235

02-Mar-10 11:41:54

Oppo being searched for . . .

Full Name:

Ray Toyer

Nickname:

"artie"/"arty"

Rank/Rate:

L/REM

O/number:

Last Ship:

HMAS HARMAN (BELS)

Entry State:

Approx age:

70+

FOUND Wife also named RaeLast heard he was managing a Woolworths outlet in the Parramatta areaWould be retired now

Searcher: Ron Bell | 07 5492 9691

02-Feb-10 09:31:11

Oppo being searched for . . .

Full Name:

Bruce Mcdougal

Nickname:

Rank/Rate:

POETP

O/number:

Last Ship:

WESTRALIA

Entry State:

SA

Approx age:

40ish

Was on the commissioning crew of WESTRALIA

Searcher: Mal Peters | 0418 452 537

21-Jan-10 20:59:08

Oppo being searched for . . .

Full Name:

Greg Ashton

Nickname:

Rank/Rate:

CPOETS (EX WE)

O/number:

Last Ship:

Entry State:

Approx age:

60

Greg ashton is the eldest brother of of three (barry ashton a 'c' rate and bob ashton a 'p' rate)

greg served on vampire in 1968 then he spent the rest of his career on 'des'